Chapter 477

Chapter 477: Ji Mengxue’s Betrayal

The demon lair spanned for a thousand miles, crumbling under the fury of the summer emperor! The Yin Moon Dynasty sent massive numbers of spirits into battle, but little did they know that reinforcements from various royal armies rushed in swiftly. The clash of blades turned the heavens and earth pale, shaking the surroundings. Both sides revealed their forces and sharpened their weapons, showcasing endless schemes, leading to the fall of numerous All-Manifestation Realm cultivators.

The ground became a chaotic meat grinder as the country’s fortune tilted, becoming a scene of relentless bloodshed. Major sects took this matter seriously, launching attacks from miles away to eliminate all spirits.

After a fierce battle lasting a day and a night, the flames of war gradually subsided, shifting to skilled practitioners clashing, as a series of booming sounds erupted from the collision of various powerful Legal forms… It was amidst this chaos that Li Hui stepped out of the demon lair.

His appearance immediately attracted attention. Not only did the ancestors of various sects turn their gaze towards him, but the elders of the demon lair were also scanning the area, calculating the odds of victory. To their surprise, a series of loud noises erupted from behind them, and the pointers on their law disks spun wildly, causing the heavenly secrets to become chaotic, and their chances of victory rapidly dwindled.

“Who is this kid?”

“No matter who he is, since he came out of the demon lair, he must be the one who previously lured away the Nine Cauldrons.”

“Destroy him! Issue the decree to eliminate him.” The elders of the demon lair raged furiously, blaming this child for disrupting their plans. If not for him, they would have had the upper hand before the battle began, and they wouldn’t have been dragged into the quagmire by the summer emperor.

Meanwhile, the Profound Law Stage practitioners were held in check, and if the elders of the demon lair acted, it would trigger a chain reaction, so they sent three Myriad Forms Stage demon cultivators to eliminate this child.

Li Hui sensed the danger and found three powerful auras rapidly approaching. Engaging in battle with All-Manifestation Realm cultivators would drain too much energy, especially against three tricky demon cultivators whose combat power far exceeded the same level. He would not foolishly stay here to become a target for the summer emperor!

“Bang, bang, bang…”

Footprints marked the ground as his figure vanished into the void.

“So fast!” The elders of the demon lair were amazed. The sect leader of the demon lair coldly snorted, “You think you can run after ruining our setup? Stay here!”

“Boom!” The mountains around the demon lair shook violently, hundreds of blood-colored light pillars soared into the sky, but Li Hui’s figure had already slipped a thousand miles away, only to unexpectedly encounter a set back.

Li Hui “bang, bang, bang” retreated, and as he steadied himself, he realized he was still near the demon lair.

A voice echoed from afar, “Little thief, you can be proud now. To stop you, my sect will not hesitate to use hidden methods. Today, whoever dares to prevent the demon lair from eliminating this child will be the first to taste the power of the sect’s ultimate treasure.”

Once these words were spoken, even though the ancestors of various sects felt affection for talent and were willing to risk opening fire during the Profound Law phase to protect him, they immediately ceased their support! No one wanted to be the unwelcome bird, thinking, “He is not even a disciple of our sect, and the summer emperor is high above, controlling everything with no intention to intervene. Why should we concern ourselves so much?”

Li Hui scanned his surroundings and understood that sticking his neck out would result in a slice, whether he kept his head in or out, he could not escape the fate of battle! Unexpectedly, a graceful figure approached like a startled swan and shouted, “Go back! Do not harm him.”

“You…” The three Myriad Forms Stage cultivators had prepared to strike with guaranteed kill moves, but upon seeing the purple-haired woman appear, they hurriedly withdrew.

“He is my brother. Whatever he has done, I will bear the consequences for him!” Ji Mengxue stood protectively in front of Li Hui, holding a black flag and pointing it at the three demon cultivators.

“Elder sister, do you… remember me?” Li Hui stood frozen, everyone had forgotten him, and he had become a forgotten person. How much did Zhang Daoheng’s calamity force cost for others to even remember him?

“Of course I remember, Ah Hui! You’ve grown up, become a towering figure, and I’m so happy for you!” Ji Mengxue didn’t refer to herself as an elder sister because her heart ached too much; she didn’t want to accept that identity.

At this moment, a voice resonated from the demon lair faction: “Mengxue, I have treated you well. The entire demon lair regards you as our little master. The sect leader and senior brother have nurtured you with great care; the future path of the Tao awaits you. No matter how important this child is to you, he will not leave this place today, or I won’t be able to account for him to the deceased disciples.”

“Master, you know I don’t want to be a little master, I just want to retreat to the countryside and live as an ordinary woman.”

“Hahaha, childish! In such a world, not contending means death.” The laughter spread out, followed by an angry rebuke: “I thought you had forgotten this child after experiencing tribulations, but it seems your feelings only run deeper. Hmph, Ji Mengxue, I have shown you favor and leniency, not to let you challenge the sect. I will ask you once more: will you step aside? Even if you are a rare summoning constitution, the sect can use you, but we will not tolerate your nonsense time and again.”

“I will not step aside! Even if it costs me my life!” Ji Mengxue raised her flag high, and at once, black smoke billowed, a blood mist swirled around, and suddenly four giant demons emerged with an earth-shaking roar, standing in the blood mist, confronting the three Myriad Forms Stage demon cultivators.

Li Hui felt a rumble of Heavenly Thunder; no matter how fast his mind reacted, he could not wrap his head around this. He thought, “What does it mean that feelings have only deepened? Is she talking about elder sister and me? That can’t be right!”

“Traitor! Guaranteed kill!” The three demon cultivators were enraged. Today, Ji Mengxue had embarrassed the demon lair, openly defying the sect for an outsider, proving the disciple who could not see through the emotional trials to be all pathetic.

“Retrieve the summoning decree!” The sect leader of the demon lair suddenly ordered.

The black flag in Ji Mengxue’s hand flew away with a swift motion, completely out of her control.

At the same time, the three demon cultivators struck. Two of them restrained the giants, aware that the creatures she summoned were formidable while the third demon cultivator executed thunderous tactics to eliminate the traitor.

Amidst the thunderous roars, Ji Mengxue’s body trembled, crashing back into Li Hui’s embrace.

“Elder sister!” Li Hui snapped back from shock and raised his hand to fight against the demon cultivator. The Cloud-Brush Dragon Claw Technique “bang, bang, bang” clashed, forcing the opponent to stagger back.

“What?” The Myriad Forms Stage demon cultivators found it hard to believe; this kid’s claws were shockingly powerful. Just a few swipes had already damaged a Magical Item. He had retreated fifteen steps, and five protective Magical Items were now unsteady.

At this moment, Li Hui exhibited extraordinary performance. He had elevated the Cloud-Brush Dragon Claw Technique from an advanced Dao technique to the level of Dao arts. Most cultivators dedicated themselves to a single technique; even upon reaching the All-Manifestation Realm, they might not evolve into Dao arts. Yet this mid-stage Bosa kid did it, even if it was fueled by anger. It had still diminished the demon cultivator’s imposing aura.

“Cough, cough…” Ji Mengxue was coughing up blood, feeling that dying in the embrace of her beloved was worth it in this life.

“Elder sister! Don’t speak. Focus on recovering.” Li Hui’s left eye gleamed ominously bright while his right eye wept.

“It’s okay, just seeing you is enough! The demon lair’s ambitions are too great; they raised me just to keep summoning demons. You know I am too afraid to harm even a chicken. Watching those demons I summoned kill others was agonizing, and I desperately wanted to end my life. But the inner demons wouldn’t let me die; they often transformed into your likeness. I am sorry, elder sister, my heart is heavy; I truly feel unworthy to see you,” Ji Mengxue spoke haltingly, tightly grasping Li Hui’s arm as blood soaked her chest.

“Yes! You are so afraid of harming even a chicken. Remember when I had a cold and needed to nurse back to health? You closed your eyes and hacked at the chopping board seventeen or eighteen times without hitting the chicken, yet ultimately, for my sake, you did chop off its head.”

“Ah Hui, the demon lair has laid out arrangements on the outskirts. You could seek help in the air…” Ji Mengxue pointed towards the Great Xia Golden Hall. Suddenly, Li Hui stood up, scooped her up in his arms, and walked forward, confidently declaring, “I only seek personal growth; I don’t rely on others. If the summer emperor had intended to act, he would have done so by now. Today, let’s see who dares to impede my steps!”